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“Why?”
“Because we have to go meet our escorts for the night.”
“Huh?”
“Okay, so you’re going to love me for this.” She grinned broadly. “You left your cell in my room and Lincoln called. I only answered to tell him you didn’t have your phone, and he mentioned wanting to invite you to dinner. I told him we were going out and then I had a brilliant idea.”
Oh, no. I gazed at her with horror as we walked, praying that she didn’t say it.
“I invited Lincoln and his friends to party with us. He loved the idea and said they were all in.”
Dammit, she said it. All his friends? My heart sank into my stomach.
“Isn’t that great?” She clapped her hands with glee. “You’re welcome, by the way.”
I snorted inwardly. She had no idea what she’d done. “For…?”
“The goal is to spend as much time with Lincoln as possible, right? I figured you wouldn’t mind if I invited him.”
Swallowing hard, I said, “Not at all.”
I couldn’t be mad at Vera. She thought she was helping. I’d just have to resign myself to stewing in awkwardness as I hung out with Jamie and Lincoln, pretending that everything was cool.
How hard could it be? Besides, Jamie had skipped out on the activities with his friends today—I was pretty sure he was avoiding me—so maybe he wouldn’t come out with us.
Of course, my hopes were dashed when we rounded the corner into the posh lobby and I saw him standing at the exit with his hands in his pockets. His shoulders were so rigid, I was sure that they ached. I guess he was just as reluctant about our impromptu group date as I was.
“There they are.” Vera pointed to the guys. “Tonight is going to be so much fun.”
“So much fun,” I repeated with little enthusiasm. It was going to be downright torture.
“I have another surprise.”
“You do?” I was so nervous that I was terrified about what she’d say.
“Lincoln said he’d get a limo so we could all travel together. When was the last time you luxuriated in a limo?”
I blew out a long breath. The last time I was in one, Lincoln and I broke up. Now I’d be forced to sit in one with my ex who wanted me back and his friend who I wanted. Yup, it was going to be sheer torture. Still, I slapped on a smile and waved to the guys.
12
JAMIE
You have got to be fucking kidding me. I went out of my way to avoid Charlotte only to end up sitting beside her at the back of a damn limo. As we’d all scrambled inside, somehow we ended up together. Lincoln sat on her other side.
When we had settled in, I saw the moment Charlotte realized that she was sandwiched between us. Her eyes widened and flashed with disbelief as her gaze swiveled between us. She had then schooled her expression.
Yeah, I saw the irony of the situation too. If I wasn’t so disturbed by it, I would have laughed.
“Thanks for inviting us.” Alex smiled at Vera and then Charlotte. “It’s nice to get away from the resort. I’m enjoying it, but I’m glad we get to see a bit more of the island.”
From my periphery, I saw Charlotte smile, but it wasn’t as bright as usual. I got the impression that our group outing wasn’t her idea. As everyone chatted, I subtly admired Charlotte. She looked amazing… good enough to eat. Images of her on her knees with my cock in her mouth surfaced in my mind. It was the worst moment for me to conjure pictures from that dream. I shifted uncomfortably and then eyed the minibar.
“Hey, Alex. I’m in the mood for something strong. Why don’t you work your magic?” I nodded to the bar.
He grinned and pointed at me. “Start the party early… My man! You know, Jamie, this is more like it. You’re finally getting into birthday mode.”
“Uh-huh.” All I wanted was a few stiff drinks to hopefully quench my thirst for the goddess sitting beside me and to dampen my jealousy about the way she chatted and smiled with Lincoln. “Make sure it’s very strong,” I said.
